Goodbye, Princess Leia

Many years ago when I first heard of the death of Jim Henson, the creator of the Muppets, I was sad. Not crushed, but of course sad that he had died so unexpectedly and at a relatively young age. I watched excerpts from his memorial service. Big Bird, from Sesame Street, sang the song “It’s …

The Star-Studded Couple Blogathon: Tony Curtis & Janet Leigh

This post is part of the Star-Studded Couple Blogathon, hosted by Phyllis at Phyllis Loves Classic Movies. Read the rest of the posts for this event HERE! Janet Leigh had what seemed a very charmed career. With zero acting experience, she had been discovered by actress Norma Shearer, who showed agent Lew Wasserman a picture …

Pop Culture Roundup September 2013

1. New hits are already emerging from the Fall TV season. Sleepy Hollow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Blacklist and The Crazy Ones were the first of the new series to break from the pack. Sleepy Hollow has already been renewed for a second season and The Blacklist has a full season order. And several shows …

Goodbye To Katherine Chancellor, Soap Opera’s Greatest Diva

This week the soap opera The Young and the Restless will begin the memorial service for the character of Katherine Chancellor, the show’s “grande dame” for the last 40 years. Her portrayer, Jeanne Cooper, passed away last May. The death of Cooper and the necessary death of her character (though briefly replaced during her tenure …

Pop Culture Roundup for August 2013

1. Batfleck: The casting announcement of Ben Affleck as the new Batman was the BIG news—if you’re a fan of superhero comics, probably the ONLY news of note. While on the one hand, I understand some of the concern (as well as the anger, hysteria, hilarity and sarcasm) I also think everyone needs to take …

My Favorite Celebrity Memoirs

I really enjoy reading memoirs written by actors. I find them a fascinating insight into the movie industry and the joys, frustrations and tragedies associated with what is seen as a glamorous profession. I also enjoy listening to the audio versions of these autobiographies, because many of them are voiced by the author. Here are …